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Zangtou Pills,For intestinal bleeding and rectal prolapse.

Formulas Name : Zangtou Pills

Chinese Name : 脏头丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Sophora japonica seeds, 7 fen of soapwort, 4 liang of Coptis, and 1 sheng of glutinous rice.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take one large male pig’s large intestine, remove the fat, and wash it thoroughly. Stuff the mixture inside, tie both ends securely, and simmer in an earthenware pot until thoroughly cooked. Form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For intestinal bleeding and rectal prolapse.

Instructions for Use

Take 60–70 pills per dose, washed down with rice water.

Zangtou Pills,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,For intestinal bleeding and rectal prolapse.

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